SECTION IV. LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
Article 115
Local self-government systems consist of Gengeshes and bodies of territorial public self-government. Gengeshes are representative bodies whose Members shall be elected by citizens of Turkmenistan residing in the respective administrative – territorial units.
Article 116
The Gengeshes in the respective territory shall:
- determine the basic areas of economic, social and cultural development;
- draw up and approve the budget and report on its performance;
- set local taxes and fees, and their treatment (administration);
- manage property, which they own;
- define measures for rational use of natural resources and environmental protection;
- contribute to maintaining public order;
- deal with other issues assigned by law to the competence of the Gengesh.
The decisions taken by the Gengeshes within the limits of their competence shall be binding in their respective territory.
The law may confer certain state powers to the Gengeshes earmarking necessary material and financial means for their realization. Realization of the delegated powers shall be supervised by the state.
Article 117
The Gengesh shall elect Archyn (Gengesh Head) from its staff members, who shall supervise the work of the Gengesh and shall be accountable to it.
Archyn shall enforce the implementation of decisions of the Gengesh, acts of the state and government authorities, and shall address the issues of local importance.
Article 118
The procedure of formation and activity of gengeshes and bodies of territorial public self-government, as well as their relationship with public authorities are determined by law.
